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During the COVID-19 pandemic, you need to continue to take your usual medicines and stay as healthy as possible. Health professionals also need to stay up to date with the latest evidence as it emerges. Our information hub has important information for everyone.

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HIV diagnoses in Australia fall as clinicians embrace pre-exposure prophylaxis

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Beclometasone with formoterol (Fostair) for asthma

Rivaroxaban 2.5 mg (Xarelto) for chronic stable atherosclerotic disease

Siponimod (Mayzent) for multiple sclerosis

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Fact sheet: Choosing Wisely – Immunoglobulin products 13 January 2021

Fact sheet: Switching immunoglobulin products – what should I know? What can I do? 13 January 2021

Fact sheet: Immunoglobulin products in Australia: information about access and consent 13 January 2021

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